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A Tribute to Terry Threlfall

An unimaginable loss

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Wine Program Excellence Awards

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2020 Spirited Industry Professional

Dana Lee Harris

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2020 Sommelier of the Year

Peter Van de Reep, wine director/bar manager, Campagnolo Restaurant

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Notch8 Restaurant & Bar

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Press Release

Bacchanalia Online Auction Announced

April 19th, 2021

Vancouver BC: The Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF/VanWineFest) and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival are partnering to present a unique new online event, the Bacchanalia Online Auction, which will offer exclusive wines and wine experiences while raising crucial funds for both festivals.

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VanWineFest COVID-19 Updates

October 23rd, 2020

Update June 2021: In April, VanWineFest teamed up with Bard on the Beach for an online auction to raise much needed restart funds for both organizations. The Bacchanalia Online Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, was a tremendous success, raising $110,000 for both organizations. Thank you to our generous sp

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Farewell, Terry

October 20th, 2020

“One of the Very Best Wine Festivals in the World „

The Vancouver International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier food & wine event, has three mandates: to provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade; to be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and festival partners; and to raise funds for the Bard on the Beach Theatre Society.